Zebra 4-inch 200-dot thermal printhead

Zebra 4-inch 200-dot thermal printhead is a core component specially designed for thermal printing, and is widely used in barcode printers, bill printers, portable printing equipment, etc.

Printing method: Pure thermal printing (no need for carbon tape, directly heat the thermal paper to develop color).

Resolution: 200 dpi (200 dots per inch), suitable for high-precision text, barcodes and simple graphic printing.

Applicable scenarios: retail receipts, logistics lists, medical labels, mobile device printing, etc.

2. Main functions

Quickly generate thermal-sensitive tags: such as supermarket receipts, express electronic bills, warehouse temporary tags, etc.

Portable device support: Integrated into handheld printers or mobile terminals to meet outdoor work needs.

Low-cost printing: No need for carbon tape, only thermal paper can work, reducing consumable costs.

3. Working principle

Thermal-sensitive effect: The printhead consists of a row of tiny heating elements (200 dots/inch), and after power-on, the thermal paper coating is selectively heated to allow it to undergo chemical reactions to develop color (usually black).

Control signal: The printer motherboard sends electrical signals, controls the on and off of the heating element, and forms dot matrix images or text.

Contactless printing: The printhead is in slight contact with the paper, reducing mechanical wear.

4. Core advantages

High efficiency and energy saving:

Thermal printing does not require a carbon tape, which reduces the steps to replace consumables and improves efficiency.

Low power design, suitable for battery-powered portable devices.

High reliability:

Zebra patented materials (such as ceramic substrates) are high temperature resistant and oxidative, with a lifespan of up to 100 kilometers.

Automatic temperature compensation technology to avoid printing blur caused by overheating.

Strong compatibility:

Supports a variety of thermal papers (ordinary thermal paper, weather-resistant thermal paper, etc.).

Adapt to Zebra's many printer models (such as ZD series, ZT series, etc.).

5. Highlighting characteristics

Feature Description

Compact design 4-inch (approximately 104mm) print width, suitable for miniaturized device integration.

Fast response millisecond heating speed, supports high-speed printing (such as 5-8 inches/sec).

Durability Gold-plated electrode + wear-resistant coating to reduce wear caused by long-term use.

Easy maintenance Modular structure, supports quick replacement and reduces downtime.

Environmental adaptability: Wide operating temperature range (0°C~50°C), humidity adapts to 20%~80% RH (non-condensing).

6. Typical application scenarios

Retail industry: supermarket cashier receipt printing.

Logistics and warehousing: Instant printing of electronic face sheets and parcel labels.

Medical equipment: Portable care labels, inspection report printing.

Industrial Site: Temporary Asset Label or Process Indication Label.

7. Things to note

Media Limitation: Applicable to thermal paper only, normal paper or synthetic labels cannot be printed.

Storage conditions: Thermal paper must be protected from light and moisture to avoid fading in high temperature environments.

Cleaning and maintenance: Use alcohol cotton regularly to clean the surface of the print head to prevent dust from accumulating to affect the printing effect.

Summarize

The Zebra 4-inch 200-dot thermal printing head is the core advantage of high efficiency, low consumption and durability, and is an ideal choice for thermal printing equipment. Its compact design and stable performance are especially suitable for scenarios where fast and low-cost printing is required. If you need to adapt to specific models or technical parameters, you can consult further.